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Originally a rare and little-known urban combat [['Mech]] from the [[Star League era]], the '''''Osprey''''' reached new levels of prominence thanks to the [[Jihad]]. | Originally a rare and little-known urban combat [['Mech]] from the [[Star League era]], the '''''Osprey''''' reached new levels of prominence thanks to the [[Jihad]]. | ||
| − | Designed by [[Hollis Incorporated]] to fulfill a [[Star League Defense Force]] contract for a mobile, medium-weight fire support unit, when [[Blue Shot Weapons]]' ''[[Lynx]]'' design won the bid the ''Osprey'' was relegated to a limited contract for the [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|SLDF's Royal units]] in an urban defense role. Rendered virtually extinct during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the [[Word of Blake]] commissioned [[Skobel MechWorks]] to revive the design to bolster its own [[Word of Blake Militia|militia forces]], resulting in massive production runs at Skobel and later [[Achernar BattleMechs]] during the Jihad. Impressed by the durability and effectiveness of the design during the brutal fighting to take [[Achernar]] and [[Terra]], both the [[Republic of the Sphere]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]] placed a priority on restarting production for their own armed forces after the Jihad. | + | Designed by [[Hollis Incorporated]] to fulfill a [[Star League Defense Force]] contract for a mobile, medium-weight fire support unit, when [[Blue Shot Weapons]]' ''[[Lynx]]'' design won the bid the ''Osprey'' was relegated to a limited contract for the [[Star League Defense Force Royal Divisions|SLDF's Royal units]] in an urban defense role. Rendered virtually extinct during the [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]], the [[Word of Blake]] commissioned [[Skobel MechWorks]] to revive the design to bolster its own [[Word of Blake Militia|militia forces]], resulting in massive production runs at Skobel and later [[Achernar BattleMechs]] during the Jihad. Impressed by the durability and effectiveness of the design during the brutal fighting to take [[Achernar]] and [[Terra]], both the [[Republic of the Sphere]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]] placed a priority on restarting production for their own armed forces after the Jihad.<ref name=TRO3085-82>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 82</ref> |
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==Weapons and Equipment== | ==Weapons and Equipment== | ||
The modern ''Osprey''s main ranged weapon was its dorsally mounted M-7 [[Gauss Rifle]] supported by Holly [[MML-7|Multi-Missile Launcher 7 Rack]] underneath. At closer ranges the 'Mech carried a pair of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]] and a single [[ER Small Laser]], with the small laser and Beagle probe designed to fit into mountings identical to the medium lasers and giving the impression it mounts two medium lasers in each of its stubby arms. Two tons of ammunition for the Gauss Rifle and the Multi-Missile Launcher, allowing both [[LRM]] and [[SRM]] missiles to be carried, are carried in [[CASE]] protected ammo bays in the ''Osprey'''s torsos. <ref name=TRO3085-82/> | The modern ''Osprey''s main ranged weapon was its dorsally mounted M-7 [[Gauss Rifle]] supported by Holly [[MML-7|Multi-Missile Launcher 7 Rack]] underneath. At closer ranges the 'Mech carried a pair of [[Diverse Optics]] [[ER Medium Laser]] and a single [[ER Small Laser]], with the small laser and Beagle probe designed to fit into mountings identical to the medium lasers and giving the impression it mounts two medium lasers in each of its stubby arms. Two tons of ammunition for the Gauss Rifle and the Multi-Missile Launcher, allowing both [[LRM]] and [[SRM]] missiles to be carried, are carried in [[CASE]] protected ammo bays in the ''Osprey'''s torsos. <ref name=TRO3085-82/> | ||
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| + | To allow the ''Osprey'' to carry a heavy weapons load-out for its size, the 'Mech was built using a weight saving [[Endo Steel]] chassis and DAV 220 [[XL Fusion Engine]]. Clad in eleven tons of armor and equipped with ten [[double heat sink]]s, the design also carried a [[Beagle Active Probe]] to weed out hidden units in the urban environment. To make up for the ''Osprey''s low ground speed, four Anderson Propulsion 25 [[jump jet]]s were mounted in its torso and legs.<ref name=TRO3085-82/> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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*;OSP-25 : This was the original, revived version of the ''Osprey'' that the Word of Blake used prior to the OSP-26. This version updated the 'Mech's standard medium lasers with Extended Range versions<ref name=TRO3085-82/>. BV (2.0) = 1,630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 122</ref> | *;OSP-25 : This was the original, revived version of the ''Osprey'' that the Word of Blake used prior to the OSP-26. This version updated the 'Mech's standard medium lasers with Extended Range versions<ref name=TRO3085-82/>. BV (2.0) = 1,630<ref>''Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge'', p. 122</ref> | ||
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| + | *;OSP-36 : Developed in [[3139]], the OSP-36 was the first non-prototype [[Advanced Point Defense System]]-equipped [[BattleMech]] introduced by the [[Republic Armed Forces]]. To mount a APDS system and a ton of ammo in each arm, the OSP-36 drops the Beagle probe and ER Small Laser entirely, replacing the Gauss Rifle with an [[ER PPC]] supported by a [[Radical Heat Sink System]] to free up the required weight while allowing the variant to remain combat-effective. As a bodyguard unit the OSP-36 has been an astounding success, hampered only by the move of ER Mediums to the wing-tip positions causing them to aim off-target from time to time.<ref name=XTRORV3-7>''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3'', p. 7 "OSP-36 Osprey"</ref> | ||
===Custom Variant=== | ===Custom Variant=== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Originally conceived by [[Joel Bancroft-Connors]], who was then contributor to [[Battletechnology]] Magazine. Many years later Mr. Bancroft-Connor joined [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and introduced the ''Osprey'' into the [[canon]] [[BattleTech]] universe with publication of the | + | * Originally conceived by [[Joel Bancroft-Connors]], who was then contributor to [[Battletechnology]] Magazine. Many years later Mr. Bancroft-Connor joined [[Catalyst Game Labs]] and introduced the ''Osprey'' into the [[canon]] [[BattleTech]] universe with publication of the Technical Readout: 3085. |
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| + | The OSP-36 ''Osprey'' is subject to the following [[Design Quirks]]; | ||
| + | *[[Inaccurate Weapon|Inaccurate Weapon (ER Medium Laser)]] | ||
| + | *[[No/Minimal Arms]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Lamenkov's Liability]]'' | *''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Lamenkov's Liability]]'' | ||
*''[[BattleTechnology#Issue_12|Battletechnology, Issue 12]]'' | *''[[BattleTechnology#Issue_12|Battletechnology, Issue 12]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]'' | ||
*''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | *''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' | ||
*''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | *''[[Technical Readout: 3085]]'' | ||
Revision as of 01:21, 26 December 2015
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| Osprey | |
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| Production information | |
| Manufacturer | Hollis Incorporated Skobel MechWorks Achernar BattleMechs |
| Production Year | 3076[1] |
| Model | OSP-26 |
| Class | Medium |
| Technical specifications | |
| Mass | 55 tons |
| Chassis | Hollis Mk II Endo Steel |
| Armor | Durallex Heavy with CASE |
| Engine | DAV 220 XL Fusion Engine - XL |
| Communications System | O/P COM-211 |
| Targeting Tracking System | O/P 1078 with Beagle Active Probe |
| Heat Sinks | 10 Double Heat Sinks |
| Speed | 64 km/h |
| Jump Jets | Anderson Propulsion 25 |
| Armament |
1x Gauss Rifle |
| BV (2.0) | 1,541[2] |
Contents
Description
Originally a rare and little-known urban combat 'Mech from the Star League era, the Osprey reached new levels of prominence thanks to the Jihad.
Designed by Hollis Incorporated to fulfill a Star League Defense Force contract for a mobile, medium-weight fire support unit, when Blue Shot Weapons' Lynx design won the bid the Osprey was relegated to a limited contract for the SLDF's Royal units in an urban defense role. Rendered virtually extinct during the Succession Wars, the Word of Blake commissioned Skobel MechWorks to revive the design to bolster its own militia forces, resulting in massive production runs at Skobel and later Achernar BattleMechs during the Jihad. Impressed by the durability and effectiveness of the design during the brutal fighting to take Achernar and Terra, both the Republic of the Sphere and the Capellan Confederation placed a priority on restarting production for their own armed forces after the Jihad.[3]
Weapons and Equipment
The modern Ospreys main ranged weapon was its dorsally mounted M-7 Gauss Rifle supported by Holly Multi-Missile Launcher 7 Rack underneath. At closer ranges the 'Mech carried a pair of Diverse Optics ER Medium Laser and a single ER Small Laser, with the small laser and Beagle probe designed to fit into mountings identical to the medium lasers and giving the impression it mounts two medium lasers in each of its stubby arms. Two tons of ammunition for the Gauss Rifle and the Multi-Missile Launcher, allowing both LRM and SRM missiles to be carried, are carried in CASE protected ammo bays in the Osprey's torsos. [3]
To allow the Osprey to carry a heavy weapons load-out for its size, the 'Mech was built using a weight saving Endo Steel chassis and DAV 220 XL Fusion Engine. Clad in eleven tons of armor and equipped with ten double heat sinks, the design also carried a Beagle Active Probe to weed out hidden units in the urban environment. To make up for the Ospreys low ground speed, four Anderson Propulsion 25 jump jets were mounted in its torso and legs.[3]
Variants
- OSP-15
- The original SLDF model created in 2738, the OSP-15 mounted the same M-7 Gauss Rifle as the modern models, but had an LRM 10 Launcher, three Medium Lasers and no special equipment [3]. BV (2.0) = 1,564[4]
- OSP-36
- Developed in 3139, the OSP-36 was the first non-prototype Advanced Point Defense System-equipped BattleMech introduced by the Republic Armed Forces. To mount a APDS system and a ton of ammo in each arm, the OSP-36 drops the Beagle probe and ER Small Laser entirely, replacing the Gauss Rifle with an ER PPC supported by a Radical Heat Sink System to free up the required weight while allowing the variant to remain combat-effective. As a bodyguard unit the OSP-36 has been an astounding success, hampered only by the move of ER Mediums to the wing-tip positions causing them to aim off-target from time to time.[6]
Custom Variant
- OSP-26 Osprey Lawrence
- A customized variant created for Lawrence Sawyer of the Lamenkov's Liability, only the MML-7 and Beagle were kept, with the rest of the weaponry replaced with a Heavy PPC, two Medium Pulse Lasers, and a C3 Slave. For improved cross-country handling it also mounted five Improved Jump Jets. A Compact Gyro was also installed. BV (2.0) = 1,461[7]
Notes
- Originally conceived by Joel Bancroft-Connors, who was then contributor to Battletechnology Magazine. Many years later Mr. Bancroft-Connor joined Catalyst Game Labs and introduced the Osprey into the canon BattleTech universe with publication of the Technical Readout: 3085.
The OSP-36 Osprey is subject to the following Design Quirks;
References
- ↑ MUL online entry for Osprey
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 83, "BV2 for Osprey".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Technical Readout: 3085, p. 82
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 121
- ↑ Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge, p. 122
- ↑ Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3, p. 7 "OSP-36 Osprey"
- ↑ BattleTech Dossiers: Lamenkov's Liability, p. 16